Today's Favorite Verse: Acts 14:21, 23
"And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."
The apostles returned to where they had once preached the gospel. Then they ordained elders to lead the churches. We see the same today. Having lay ministers to watch over the flock.
"And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves."
(1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)
"I testify to the truthfulness of that principle, which imposes a solemn duty upon the members of this Church to be loyal to their leaders and faithful in following their direction. I affirm that the Lord will bless us for doing so” (“Bishop, Help!” Ensign, May 1997, 23)."
(President Dallin H. Oaks, "Chapter 32: Acts 13-15" New Testament Student Manual)
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